Q & A regarding our Monthly reads...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Anyone who wants to ask questions about our upcoming new Monthly reads, put your question here and we'll endeavour to answer :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Make sure you all put your thinking caps on - the 1st December we'll be asking for nominations for January :) Genre to be noted then.

[Ace]

Sounds like a great initiative by the mods, never a dull moment here!

1. Are you looking towards more recent releases or is it an anything goes nomination process.

2. Will you have a vote first to decide genre then another to decide on the books?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

No, genres are chosen by us Ace, so each month will be a different genre. The one the members will nominate can be any time (unless specified) - the mods choice will be the new'ish release.

[Ace]

Thanks Brenda, sounds great.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I hope everyone will enjoy it Ace - I'm really looking forward to it!

[Ace]

Brenda wrote: "I hope everyone will enjoy it Ace - I'm really looking forward to it!"

I think it will be successful and hopefully each months winner will fit into the Monthly or Seasonal challenges. Win-Win 😆

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yes that's our hope :) as you say - win-win!!!lol

[Diana]

Sounds good, will watch with interest for more info.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Won't be long Diana :)

[B the BookAddict]

This is a great idea, Brenda; it will be good to discuss a book as a group.

[Valerie]

This is such a good idea!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks girls :) It should be fun!

[Odette]

Sounds a great idea and look forward to discussing a book each month.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Excellent Odette :)

[Mish]

Hi Brenda, I just spotted this thread.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

If we join the group discussions, are we required to read both books ?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

No not at all. There will be separate discussion threads for each book. You can choose one, two or none! Whatever you want 😊 📚

[Mish]

Brenda wrote: "No not at all. There will be separate discussion threads for each book. You can choose one, two or none! Whatever you want 😊 📚"

Okay thanks Brenda. I'd like to try for 2 books but I'll see how I go for time :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

No problems Mish :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I shall try very hard to introduce the monthly books into my monthly challenges:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh definitely! They need to be in the monthly or seasonal even :)

[Kerri_M]

Hi Mods
I can see that the Feb Moderators choice is Nevermoor, and as it happens it was my next planned read, so would like to sign up - but cannot find how to sign up...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You don't sign up Kerri - you just read it in the month designated :) If you look at January's, you'll see there are threads made for No Spoilers and Spoilers. February's threads will be created on the 1st February, and those who want to participate will start reading, and comment when they are reading and when they're finished.

Does that make sense?

[Ace]

I like the new rules with 3 books to vote on, it will certainly make things easier. I didn't see the post originally but noticed the change in the polls.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's good to hear Ace :)

[Jenny]

I agree with Ace, I like the new rules. Thanks, Sally, Brenda and Phrynne

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Jenny :)

[Diana]

The moderator's choice for August is very hard to find. Only one library is listed as having it and it is not on Booktopia or Dymock's website.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That surprises me Diana - let me check it out for you.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You can buy it from the author's own website - https://michellemontebello.com.au/sto...

which I would do to support Michelle. Amazon AU has paperback and kindle - Michelle's is cheaper. Good luck :)

[Diana]

Brenda wrote: "You can buy it from the author's own website - https://michellemontebello.com.au/sto...

which I would do to support Michelle. Amazon AU has paperback and kindle - Michelle's is che..."

Thanks Brenda. :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're welcome Diana :)